Ford Fiesta ST MK5 Dashboard Air Vent Guide Grille Panel 7S6H-A018B09-AA

Ford Fiesta ST MK5 Dashboard Air Vent Guide Grille Panel is an original interior ventilation system component designed for installation in the sporty Ford Fiesta ST MK5 generation. This precisely engineered grille ensures stable airflow guidance and a seamless fit with the dashboard, which translates into user comfort and an aesthetic cockpit appearance. By using a factory-original solution from the Ford group, full compatibility with the original center console and other interior elements is maintained.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 7S6H-A018B09-AA
• Mark: Ford
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 7S6H-A018B09-AA
• Substitutable numbers: 1697430, AN1H-N018B09-AAYYIF, AN1HN018B09AAYYIF, 7S6H-A018B09-AA, 7S6HA018B09AA, 7S6H-A018B09-AAYYIF, 7S6HA018B09AAYYIF
• Category: Dashboard Panels

Purpose and function of the air vent grille

The dashboard air vent grille in the Ford Fiesta ST MK5 is responsible for directing air from the ventilation, heating, and air conditioning system directly to the driver and passenger zones. Properly profiled louvers allow for:

• precise adjustment of the airflow direction both vertically and horizontally,
• even distribution of air throughout the cabin,
• maintaining consistent geometry with the dashboard line.

Using the original grille within the Dashboard area allows for maintaining factory cockpit ergonomics and reduces the risk of improper component fitment.

Construction and fitment for the Ford Fiesta ST MK5

The component has been designed specifically for the geometry of the ST version's dashboard, ensuring it maintains the correct parting lines and gaps relative to adjacent panels. The grille construction includes:

• integrated mounts allowing for stable seating in the panel,
• a louver adjustment mechanism adapted for one-handed operation,
• a shape matched to the factory console finish.

Such a solution facilitates assembly and disassembly during dashboard service, while simultaneously ensuring a consistent interior look in line with Ford's design language.

Condition, origin, and service application

The offered air vent grille comes from the Ford group and is a component from the Dashboard category, meaning it was designed as part of the cockpit system rather than as a universal replacement. The used product will serve as a service solution in situations where:

• the original grille has suffered mechanical damage (cracks, broken louvers),
• the airflow adjustment mechanism has worn out,
• replacement of the component is necessary after dashboard disassembly.

Using an original component allows for maintaining factory fitment and functionality, which is important both in daily operation and when reselling the vehicle.

Benefits of installing the original air vent grille

Choosing the dashboard air vent grille dedicated to the Ford Fiesta ST MK5 brings a number of practical advantages:

• maintaining the original cockpit aesthetics without visible differences in shade or shape,
• proper cooperation with air ducts and other dashboard elements,
• reduction of unwanted noises resulting from play or improper installation.

For users who care about interior consistency and the proper operation of the ventilation system, using such a component represents a practical and technically sound solution.

Related Ford cockpit area components

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the cockpit area in your Ford and need other elements from the same group, such as center panels, side inserts, or additional air vents, check the available parts in the Ford Dashboards category.

For those who are simultaneously upgrading other vehicle systems and want to better understand the relationships between drivetrain components and driving characteristics, the guide article Dismantled drive axles and differentials – how to choose gear ratios for your driving style, which discusses the selection of gear ratios and the compatibility of used sub-assemblies in a practical way, may be helpful.